About this property
The Estufa is a historic structure on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1907–08 by a local social fraternity and has served since 1915 as the primary meeting location of the university's Pi Kappa Alpha chapter. The building's history is steeped in fraternity lore and supposedly no woman has ever seen its interior.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 88001542. It was listed on September 21, 1988.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Estufa listed on the National Register?
Estufa was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Estufa?
Estufa is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Estufa?
The period of significance for Estufa is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Estufa?
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